Leafs on TSN 1050

In the first hour of today's extended edition of Leafs Lunch, we take Brad Treliving's introductory press conference live. Then Mike DiStefano breaks everything down from Treliving's official introduction as Leafs' general manager with OverDrive's Jamie McLennan and Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the Leafs naming Brad Treliving as the 18th GM in franchise history. Dreger shares his thoughts on whether the Leafs conducted a thorough enough search before opting to sign Treliving, why he believes Leafs will lean heavily on assistant general manager Brandon Pridham during Treliving’s transition phase, whether Treliving will have a more open approach to media availability than his predecessor in Kyle Dubas, and more.

ESPN NHL Reporter Kristen Shilton joins Leafs Lunch to look ahead to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Shilton shares her thoughts on Brad Treliving reportedly being close to landing the Leafs’ open GM position, why Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers were able to flip a switch on their improbable playoff run, how Panthers head coach Paul Maurice’s attitude has rubbed off on his team, and more.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Joshua Kloke are joined by ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton to get her thoughts on the Leafs' decision to hire Brad Treliving as the team's next GM. Then Al's Brother and Kloke play another edition of "Word Association Wednesday".

In the first hour of today's show, Mike DiStefano and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss Brad Treliving's priorities if he becomes the Leafs' general manger. Then Joshua has some questions for Al's Brother in another edition of "Curious Kloke".

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the Maple Leafs’ reportedly imminent hiring of Brad Treliving. Johnson shares his thoughts on what priorities Treliving might focus on if he accepts the Leafs’ GM position, why he believes the chances of head coach Sheldon Keefe returning are growing with every passing day, how the new incoming GM might approach extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and more.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the Leafs’ ongoing search for a new general manager. Dreger shares his thoughts on Leafs’ former assistant coach Spencer landing with the Capitals, why the Leafs are making sure to leave no stone unturned while interviewing GM candidates, why he believes Auston Matthews genuinely wants to sign an extension to stay in Toronto, and more.

In the second hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Peter Holland talk to The Athletic NHL writer Sean Gentille about the Stanley Cup Final matchup and the Penguins' interest in Kyle Dubas. Then Al's Brother and Holland take a look at whose stock has gone up and whose is crashing after the Conference Finals in the Tuesday Stock Exchange.

In the first hour of the show, Mike DiStefano and Peter Holland are joined by TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger to discuss the coaching moves across the NHL and the latest from the Leafs' GM search. Then Al's Brother and Holland continue to examine the burning questions for the Leafs this offseason.

Co-host of OverDrive Jeff O’Neill joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the Leafs’ ongoing search for a new GM. O’Neill shares his thoughts on why the Leafs are facing pressure to name their new GM in short order, which under-the-radar candidates might be a good fit for the Leafs’ open role, why he believes the core four are unlikely to return for the Leafs next season, and more.